March 10 th is Harriet Tubman Day-an American holiday in honor of activist Harriet Tubman. On this day take time to remember the heroic actions of this great woman and honor her memory by fighting racism and racial injustice wherever you encounter it. A little history... Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross in March of 1822 in Dorchester, Maryland and died March 10, 1913, in Auburn, NY. She was…
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Black American Culture by: Justin Harris Yesterday’s culture is the shell of today's culture. Read that again. Hundreds of years of oppression ironically facilitated and fueled a culture of freedom fighting in America. Out of this freedom Black Americans could find full expression and develop a culture that wasn’t related to African heritage or their bondage. The staples and stereotypes of black…
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Although this is the chosen month to highlight Black history, the celebration and recognition of the Black history-makers goes beyond the month of February. Their contributions are ingrained in our society and culture, which is something to be acknowledged every day. And here in Auburn, NY – Harriet Tubman’s chosen hometown – residents and visitors have the opportunity to embrace the region’s rich…
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As part of recognizing Black History Month, we’ve invited a local young black voice from Cayuga County to share with us his take on what Black History Month means to him. Cayuga County has always been an area active in the abolitionist and suffragette movements. Auburn was home to Secretary of State under President Lincoln and known abolitionist William H. Seward and his wife Frances and civil war…
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